Chester Literature Festival to hold event inspired by Radio 4 show

As part of the upcoming Chester Literature Festival taking place in Chester Town Hall and venues across the city from October 8–23, BBC Radio 4 presenter and Emmy-winning writer David Quantick will use the festival to try out a new show evolved from his successful Radio 4 series First Impressions.
On Thursday, October 20 audiences are invited to the free event at Chester Town Hall which will feature comedian Sara Pascoe and political commentator Matthew Parris.
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